2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GK59 OPB

The most recent MOT on 2023-05-15 recorded a pass , but several safety-critical issues were noted. These included a loose offside obligatory mirror, a rear registration plate in poor condition, an oil leak from the driveshaft seal, and corrosion on both front coil springs. Suspension arm bush wear and a defective rear exhaust mounting were also flagged. While these issues were addressed sufficiently to pass, their recurrence in prior tests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. A failed MOT on 2023-05-13 revealed similar patterns: headlamp aim problems, a damaged offside bumper, and repeated corrosion on coil springs. The vehicle also had an oil leak, suspension bush wear, and a defective exhaust mount. These issues overlap with earlier failures, indicating persistent mechanical vulnerabilities . Notably, the same suspension and corrosion issues appeared in MOTs from 2022 and 2021, suggesting chronic problems rather than isolated incidents. The trend of defects shows no clear improvement. While the 2023-05-15 test passed, it still listed multiple outstanding issues that would require repair.